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Hyaluronic acid(HA) is one of the most reliable skin hydrators out there.

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Below, find the best hyaluronic acid serums thatll give you the moisturizing, skin-plumping benefits youre after.

Our top picks

FAQs

How often can you use a hyaluronic acid serum?

you could apply hyaluronic acid serum every morning and night.

Olay Super Serum

How should you apply hyaluronic acid?

Then, it’s possible for you to useyour everyday moisturizerand SPF, if it’s daytimeon top.

Is there a downside to hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum in clear frosted bottle with white pipette

As far as HA itself goes, the risk factors are pretty minimal.

As long as it doesnt have a bunch of other ingredients in it.

(She mentions fragrance as an additive that might not play so well with all skin types.)

Ourself HA+ Replenishing Serum

What percentage of hyaluronic acid works best?

She recommends staying in this range because higher concentrations can cause irritation and dryness.

First of all, the serum is shimmery pink and has a fun holographic appearance.

Ren Skincare Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Restore Serum in clear bottle with gray pump

It also packs plenty of soothing vitamin B5, as well asceramidesto strengthen yourskin barrier.

Girl math tells us this is a deal compared to even pricier professional treatments!

Its a true multi-tasker, thanks to other supportive ingredients, like brightening niacinamide and soothing allantoin.

Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum in clear bottle with white pipette

Hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids team up for a hydrating boost, whilesqualanegives your skin a plumper appearance.

Its easy to layer and almost instantly gives the skin a glow, Dr. Gohara says.

Whenever I want that plump, dewy look, I always use this serum, said one SELF staffer.

Skin Pharm Youth Serum in clear bottle with white pipette

It’s still hydrating and a great base for under makeup, they say.

Pro tip: No matter how hydrated your skin feels after using this, dont skip out on moisturizer.

Thats wherea good night creamcomes in.

RoC Multi Correxion Hyaluronic Acid Night Serum Capsules in clear bottle with gold cap

Dr. Gohara says it has a lightweight, non-sticky formula thats great for all skin types.

The results: plump, hydrated skin with a smoother appearance, she says.

Tula 24-7 Ultra Hydration Triple-Hydra Complex Day & Night Serum in clear bottle with white cap

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum in blue bottle with white pipette

Torriden DIVE-IN Low-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum in clear bottle with white pipette

Supermoon Serum im branded clear bottle with white pipette on white background

Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum in branded clear bottle with peach colored serum pump on white background

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Hyaluronic Acid Serum in branded blue and white bottle with pump on white background

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